Bruffato

Bruffato is a red wine from Esplanda, listed with Massachusetts as its appellation. It is categorized as a Spanish-style red. No grape variety, vintage, alcohol level or oak regimen is given, so the notes below describe what that style usually offers, not a measured profile of this bottle. Spanish-style reds are typically built on grapes such as Tempranillo, Garnacha or Monastrell. Expect red and dark cherry, plum and dried herb, sometimes with leather, vanilla or baking spice if the wine saw oak. Body usually runs medium to full, with moderate tannin and enough acidity to stay fresh at the table. Check the label for the grape and any oak aging, since those details determine where this bottle falls in that range. At the table, wines like this suit grilled sausage, roasted peppers, tomato-based stews, paella with chorizo, cured ham and aged sheep's-milk cheeses. Serve it slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C). A short stay in the refrigerator before opening usually gets it there. Younger, fruit-forward bottles can be poured straight away. If the wine is tight or tannic, 20 to 30 minutes in a decanter or a wide glass will help it open. Use a medium-to-large red wine glass with a generous bowl. Without a stated vintage or aging notes, treat it as a bottle to drink in the near term. Keep it away from heat and light, and store it on its side until you open it.